Monkleigh Primary School
Monkleigh, Bideford, EX39 5JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Monkleigh Primary School is a primary school in Bideford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 1st of 12 primary schools in Bideford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2011, report published 3 January 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils are happy at Monkleigh Primary School. They are proud to be part of the school family and community. This view is shared by parents. They speak highly of the school. Parents value the care from staff and the wider opportunities available. Leaders are determined for all pupils to be successful. Monkleigh's values of 'smile, share, succeed' underpin the school's broad and ambitious curriculum. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are included in all aspects of school life. Most pupils learn well across the curriculum. Children in early years flourish with an impressive start to their education journey. Leaders and staff know pupils well. Strong relationships ensure that pupils learn in a warm and nurturing environment. Leaders prioritise supporting pupils' well-being. Specialist staff provide high-quality pastoral support. The provision for pupils' personal development is a strength of the school. Pupils enjoy learning outdoors regularly. They value the wide range of clubs and trips on offer. Clubs like choir, football and art give pupils opportunities to develop their talents. One pupil shared, 'It helps me to learn new skills and to socialise with others.'
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not use assessment with enough precision in order to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. As a result, some pupils develop misconceptions and do not build their knowledge as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that assessment is effective in identifying what pupils know and can do so that teachers adapt learning in light of this.
- Some staff expectations of pupils' behaviour are not always high enough. As a result, some pupils do not behave as well as they could and learning time is lost. Leaders should ensure that all staff have equally high expectations for pupils' behaviour.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
137 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Monkleigh Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| West Croft School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Reeves
- Phone
- 01805623269
- Address
- Monkleigh, Bideford, EX39 5JY
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113162
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.